Match preview: FC Twente

IT IS the most talked about pre-season friendly this season with Stranraer taking on foreign opposition for just the second time.

FC Twente follow in the footsteps of GAK Graz in taking on the Blues, with Rene Hake bringing his side to Scotland.

He will not be up against Stevie Farrell though, with the manager on holiday and Chris Aitken set to lead the team.

Aitken said: "I've been looking through social media and everything that has been getting said about the game.

"It's one we're looking forward to and we never thought we would have a friendly like this.

"It's nearly upon us now and we had a chat about it last night with the players.

"Stevie Farrell, Alan Waddell and Eric Phillips are all on holidays and I am on my lonesome.

"David MacGregor will help me as well and he will help out during the warm up.

"I will be taking the team and speaking to Stevie tonight and he will tell me his team.

"He is out of the country but he still calls the shots."

It is Aitken's second game in charge of the Blues having been in the managerial hotseat for the Scottish Cup clash with Aberdeen earlier this year after Brian Reid's departure and before Farrell took charge.

The temporary manager, who featured in a number of big games as a player, felt it was an important game for both the players and the club.

He said: "I think it means a lot for Stranraer.

"It means a lot to the town itself and just shows you we are a club with a bit of connections.

"We have got a team like FC Twente coming across and it is well documented.